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Cheaper commodity prices for 2012 won’t mean better days for anyone

Cheaper commodity prices for 2012 won’t mean better days for anyone

The International Monetary Fund expects commodity prices to decline as the global downturn is seen to affect Asia Pacific by as much as 4%.

Rents seen to dip 10% in 2012 due to anemic demand

At a little more than 1 million sq ft, DTZ notes that the increase in supply for office space in 2012 is less than half of what it used to be in 2011.

Analyst sees stunted loan growth for 2012

Loan growth this year will be “sharply lower” than DMG Research’s ~30% estimate for 2011.

What you need to know about the new conditions for industrial developments

If you think it’s just about lowering prices and rents, think again.

Singapore’s manufacturing plunges 10% in November

It’s definitely a bad sign for the sector in the coming year ahead.

Will Singapore’s technology sector crash in 2012?

2011 has been a hard year for the industry and it seems like things won’t get any better soon.

Bumpy ride ahead for Singapore’s transport sector

Outlook for the aviation and shipping industries have turned gloomy as global travel and trade are likely to remain subdued in 2012.

Singapore e-commerce booming on blogshops

On which platform do roughly half-million Singaporeans shop monthly online?

Building boom: Construction sector to be robust in 2012

Up to S$28b worth of construction contracts up for grabs in the next two years.

Nearly half of Singaporeans bearish on hiring activity in the next 12 months

The future of employment seems bleak as some sectors have already scaled back on hiring.

SMRT trains still running at reduced speeds

But with most SMRT trains repaired the 40kph cap might be lifted soon, says Transport Minister.

Supermarkets trump department stores in coming slump

But which chain was singled out for its promising revenues and margins?

Been waiting for SingTel’s 4G mobile broadband service?

Well, you won’t wait too long as the telco will launch it for both consumers and businesses - but how much will the bundle be?

New buyer stamp duties stifle UOL unit sales

One residential project has been especially vulnerable, says OCBC.

Keppel Land gnawed by Chinese market uncertainties

The company will be hand tied between two strategies: slash prices or accept slower sales.

City Developments may waver in 2012 property launches

Three high-profile projects face roll-out bumps as demand cools next year.